During her school years, Bell has appeared in a number of school productions like The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof (1995), Lady Be Good (1996), and Li’l Abner (1998). She was voted the yearbook’s “Best Looking Girl” when she graduated in 1988.

She was named “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian” by PETA in 2006 and again in 2013.

Bell is a big fan of animals. This is the reason why she often volunteers for animal related charities. She was quoted in an interview saying that she has always been an animal lover. She is a vegetarian in nature. She also really enjoys acting.